kstrick
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I recently got a DPMS in .308. Has anyone worked up any loads for one of these? If so, can you share some info with me.
Thanks
Ken
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Ken
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.308 loads
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Woodycreek
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+1 for DPMS .308 loads. I have one with the 18 inch barrel and 1-10 twist. Thinking about using 150 gr Accubonds with Varget or RL-15. The hard part right now is finding brass!
gamedog
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Great choice
I just bought the DPMS 308B as well.
I'm shooting 44gr of Varget, 168gr Berger VLD's , Remington brass and CCI250 primers. No pressure signs at all in my rifle.
I'm getting 2660fps with the 18" barrel and it groups right at 1/2" @ 100yards while cleaning each round during break in.
Seat the bullets out as far as you mag will allow.
I just bought the DPMS 308B as well.
I'm shooting 44gr of Varget, 168gr Berger VLD's , Remington brass and CCI250 primers. No pressure signs at all in my rifle.
I'm getting 2660fps with the 18" barrel and it groups right at 1/2" @ 100yards while cleaning each round during break in.
Seat the bullets out as far as you mag will allow.
kstrick
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Thanks guys.
I have just used some Remington factory ammo so far. Getting 1/2 inch groups at 100 yards as well. I also mounted a Bushnell 3500 - 40mm with target knobs...very nice. I got a great deal on it through the Optics for sale forum. I also just picked up a 4500 - 50mm scope off of the forum as well. Haven't mounted it on anything yet.
I like Nosler ballistic tips in my bolt guns but I don't know how the tip will hold up in an automatic. I know the bullet slams into the top of the chamber throat very hard. I will have to do some experimenting.
I have just used some Remington factory ammo so far. Getting 1/2 inch groups at 100 yards as well. I also mounted a Bushnell 3500 - 40mm with target knobs...very nice. I got a great deal on it through the Optics for sale forum. I also just picked up a 4500 - 50mm scope off of the forum as well. Haven't mounted it on anything yet.
I like Nosler ballistic tips in my bolt guns but I don't know how the tip will hold up in an automatic. I know the bullet slams into the top of the chamber throat very hard. I will have to do some experimenting.
Woodycreek
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Looking at the Leupold VX-III 1.75-6-32mm and a VLTOR E-mod collapsible stock for the DPMS.
trebark
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kstrick:
If your barrel is a 1:10 twist you should have no problem stabilizing the heavy 180grain bullets.
A buddy of mine has a DPMS in 308 and he shoots the Black Hills 180 grain bullets with great accuracy out to 1k
If your barrel is a 1:10 twist you should have no problem stabilizing the heavy 180grain bullets.
A buddy of mine has a DPMS in 308 and he shoots the Black Hills 180 grain bullets with great accuracy out to 1k
kstrick
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Would he be willing to share brass / powder / primer info? I am just trying to not reinvent wheels.
Thanks
Ken
Thanks
Ken
gamedog
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Anybody using Lapua brass in these semi-auto's?
trebark
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Black Hills is factory loaded ammo. It seems to be a bit better than most factory loads.
Also, I was slightly mistaken, not 180 grain bullets, but 175.
MidwayUSA - Black Hills Ammunition 308 Winchester 175 Grain Match Hollow Point Box of 20
Also, I was slightly mistaken, not 180 grain bullets, but 175.
MidwayUSA - Black Hills Ammunition 308 Winchester 175 Grain Match Hollow Point Box of 20
Woodycreek
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I would like to use Win. brass if i could find it.
